Obituary: Maxine Louise Winkelhake, 94

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Nov 4, 2012 at 9:57 AMNov 4, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Maxine Louise Winkelhake, 94, of Nebraska City died at The Ambassador in Nebraska City Nov. 2, 2012. She was born Jan. 1, 1918 at her parents’ home northeast of Lorton to Henry and Emma (Weible) Poggemeyer. She married Henry Winkelhake Feb. 19, 1941 at Nebraska City.

Maxine Louise Winkelhake, 94, of Nebraska City died at The Ambassador in Nebraska City Nov. 2, 2012. She was born Jan. 1, 1918 at her parents’ home northeast of Lorton to Henry and Emma (Weible) Poggemeyer. She married Henry Winkelhake Feb. 19, 1941 at Nebraska City.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, Don and Colleen Poggemeyer of Nebraska City, Sherry Poggemeyer of Nebraska City, Pamela Jungers of Eagan, Minn., and Kurt and Robin Poggemeyer of Talmage; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded by her husband July 13, 1969 and brothers Harold Poggemeyer and Virgil Poggemeyer.

She lived on the family farm west of Paul before moving to Nebraska City in 1983. She formerly worked at the Appleman Sewing Factory and American Meter before retirement. She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Nebraska City Eagles Auxiliary, AARP and Arbor Bank Heritage Club.

She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and taking bus tours.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m.Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Bethel United Church of Christ in Nebraska City with Rev. Rodger Good officiating.

Pallbearers will be Don Poggemeyer, Kurt Poggemeyer, Chad Poggemeyer and D.J. Keene. Burial will be at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City.

Memorials are suggested to Bethel United Church of Christ or St. Mary’s Community Hospital.

Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Monday at Marshall Funeral Chapel with the family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.marshallfuneral.com.Marshall